Become Nomad - Digital Nomad Lifestyle And Long Term Travel

To sustain his nomadic lifestyle, Eli chose the path of building startups. But what inspired him to go this route? Was it worth ditching the freelance game? And what would he do differently if he had the chance? In this episode, we discuss the lifestyle behind the lifestyle. How the type of work you choose will define the mindset you acquire and the sacrifices you make.

How do you approach money?   It's a simple yet essential question of our non-standard, nomadic lifestyle. And in this episode, we look for the answer -- covering topics like minimalism, material ownership, and ego.   One more quick shoutout to our friends at Bluehost web services for (a) supporting the pod, (b) hosting our BecomeNomad blog, & (c) giving our listeners a neat discount. Thanks!

In this episode, we're chatting with Dean Kuchel, the creator of one of the most active DN Facebook groups we've seen: Digital Nomads Israel. He'll share some wisdom about building online communities and improving your social life while traveling in-person. Also want to give a shoutout to our friends at Bluehost web hosting services. It's what we use for our blog and it's what we recommend for yours - BecomeNomad listeners get a discount of $2.95/mo through that link^!

Let's examine the term "Digital Nomad" - the flaws it carries and the confusion it may have actually brought about. And then, let's see why a new term might actually bring us closer to what this lifestyle is really all about. Plus: Today's pod is sponsored by the mail gurus at Earth Class Mail. Check out their service here: earthclassmail.com

In this episode, we're taking a bird's eye view: How has nomadism developed over time? What historical reasons have pushed people towards settling down? And what does all of this mean for the future of digital nomadism?

Is it time to get back to the road? If so, how and what can we expect? In this episode, Dan and Eli will discuss projections about how travel will change, and how can digital nomads prepare for the next period of traveling with the coronavirus still in the background.

In this episode, Dan and Eli will talk about the opportunities created in this period to help you get back on the road from a position of strength when it’s possible. We speak about building skills, side businesses, and anything in between with a proactive approach, amid your Netflix breaks.

In this episode, we deal with the microscopic elephant in the room, Covid-19. We will discuss a few lessons digital nomads and long term travelers can learn from the pandemic right now, in regard to our past, and also what we might do in the future.

In this episode, we will interview Nacho Rodriguez, the founder of co-living Canary Islands and Nomad City summit in Las Palmas. Nacho has extensive knowledge on several topics relevant to all of us, including the future of remote work, co-living and why you should consider the Canary Islands as your next nomadic destination.

Today, we will go over some of the recent repeating questions by readers of the blog. We will start by analyzing the concept of a digital lifestyle as a form of escape. We will also dive deep into the fascinating topic of attachments, and how to disconnect or connect to them.

In this episode, Eli will interview Dan Rozenblum, BecomeNomad new podcast and blog editor. We will over why Dan decided to reach join BecomeNomad, his recent trip representing BecomeNomad in Kazakhstan, and some tips for digital nomads who would like to sustain their travel by becoming writers.

In this episode, we discuss the concept of "Freedom". We talk about the meaning of Freedom, recent changes influencing our freedoms, and how to achieve the main subsets of freedom that are connected to the nomadic lifestyle.

In this episode, we interview Igor, the owner of Mali Mrak hostel in Zagreb. We talk about how travel has changed in this period, methods to find hostels with a strong community and the integration of digital nomads in this community. Enjoy!

Taking time off is important, also when constantly traveling. In this episode, we will discuss best practices for proactively building a routine of taking vacation and time off for digital nomads. We will speak about the benefits of disconnecting from your business, prior preparation for this week, and guidelines of making sure you focus on the important things, without any work in the background.

The Prophet is a masterpiece written by Kahlil Gibran. In this episode, we will go over the first chapter of the book and see what lessons it offers in connection to the nomadic lifestyle. Among other things, we will discuss the beauty of the waiting period before a major life change, the uncertainty of the dream we aspire to, and the doubts which appear just before receiving what we want.

How can a nomadic lifestyle help in optimizing for a fully lived reality? Some topics mentioned are on this episode are the disconnection between modern life and living in the now and the logic of a life of constant change.

One more episode live from Russia about lessons I have learned as a digital nomad. From the importance of having weekends off, slow travel, picking the right travel destination and much more.

A new format! This time, we will focus on the analysis of a specific location. In this episode, we will discuss digital nomad life in the beautiful Baltic country of Lithuania, after 2 months of stay in Vilnius, the capital. Geography, history, current conditions, things to do, and how to make sure you are there in winter. Enjoy!

Some of the most powerful insights about a nomadic lifestyle can be learned at home. Home is an interesting place. It’s the place where I started, the place I get back to, and is also where most of my attachments are. In this episode, I will review some of the most important personal and business nomadic habits and rituals I have adopted while being home.

Interview with a nomadic thought leader who I follow for years. Chris Kirkland is a the co-creator of the Hobo CEO podcast, and in our chat over coffee in Chiang Mai we discuss several aspects of the nomadic life such as launching side projects, life in Japan and forming communities and tribes while traveling. Enjoy!